Support SBMAL by becoming a Friend or through a one-time monetary gift.
How to Support Us
Support the Archive-Library by making a financial contribution, either as a one-time or recurring gift. Scroll to the end to contribute.
Become a Registered Researcher, or part of our membership structure known as "Friends of the SBMAL." See below for details.
Any support for SBMAL will be considered unrestricted as part of our Annual Fund. If you'd like to allocate your support to any of our restricted funds, including the endowment (Rosario Curletti Fund), special projects and publications (Doyce Nunis, Jr. Book Fund; Thomas Storke Publishing Fund; Fr. Virgil Cordano Conservation Fund; Maynard Geiger Legacy Circle), please email us at research@sbmal.org and we'll make a note of your intention.
Select from the options at the bottom of this page, then checkout online with a credit card. If you prefer, you may pay by check (made out to "SBMAL") and bring it with you to your appointment or mail it to:
Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library
2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Please contact us at research@sbmal.org directly if you have any questions.
Membership Levels
Why be a Friend of the Archive-Library?
The Santa Bárbara Mission-Archive Library is a non-profit historical and educational institution that depends on donations, grants, and Friends to cover staffing, conservation, and operation expenses. Support the Archive-Library by becoming a Friend of the SBMAL, our annual membership program. Your contribution allows us to give access to our extensive collections, facilitate events, and foster community throughout the Franciscan community and beyond.
Those who do research at the Mission Archive-Library are required to be Registered Researchers or part of the Friends of SBMAL. If your interest is a one-time inquiry or research project, becoming a Registered Researcher rather than a Friend might better suit your needs.
All of our Friends of the SBMAL have the satisfaction of knowing that they are helping with the vital work of maintaining this wealth of historical data for the benefit of scholars, researchers, and the general public.
The Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization (Federal Tax ID# 95-6220730). Your contributions to the SBMAL are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Free
Registered Student Researcher
Students with a valid student identification will have access by appointment.
Discounts on image & service fees.
Quarterly digital newsletter
Invites to events
$30
Registered Researcher
(Standard Tier)
Want to just conduct research at the archive-library? This is the perfect option. Valid for a full year.
All benefits of previous tier.
$50
Friend
Researcher Perks*
Discounts at events
Exclusive invites to Members-only engagements
$100
Good Friend
Friend Perks*
Members-first access to event tickets
Hand-written thank you letter from the Executive Director
Get a +1 researching
$1000
Best Friend
Good Friend Perks*
Private SBMAL tour
Appreciation Certificate
Invite-only Events
50th Anniversary book
$5000
Best Friend Forever
Best Friend Perks*
Naming Privileges
Online Resources
Regional Excursions
Free Events Access
Become a Friend of SBMAL!
FRIENDS - Friendship starts with a gift of $50 a year.
GOOD FRIENDS - Our generous Good Friends support the Archive-Library with gifts of $100 a year.
BEST FRIENDS - For those with the means to be truly generous in their support of the Archive-Library and can donate $1000 a year.
BFF - Want to be a Best Friend Forever? All it takes in a one-time donation of $5,000!
(Note: This donation platform allows payments through PayPal and also with standard debit or credit cards. If you'd prefer to write us a check, just mail it to our address above.)
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